As medical schemes continue to navigate rising healthcare costs, many of South Africa’s leading schemes have announced their contribution increases for 2027. The approved increases range from 7.5% to 8.9%, reflecting ongoing healthcare inflation, advancements in medical technology, and increasing utilisation of healthcare services.
The announced increases are as follows:
- Fedhealth: 8.9%
- Bonitas: 8.7%
- Umvuzo Health: 8.5%
- Discovery Health Medical Scheme: 8.2%
- Medshield: 7.9%
- Momentum Medical Scheme: 7.9%
- Sizwe Medical Fund: 7.74%
- Medihelp: 7.5%
What Does This Mean for You?
A contribution increase can have a significant impact on your monthly healthcare budget. While annual adjustments are necessary to ensure schemes can continue providing quality healthcare benefits, it is important for members to review their current plan and ensure it still meets their healthcare needs and financial circumstances.
How Avoir Can Help
At Avoir Corporate Healthcare, we understand that navigating medical scheme changes can be overwhelming. Our healthcare consultants are available to help individuals, families, and corporate clients assess their options, compare benefits across schemes, and identify cost-effective solutions without compromising on healthcare cover.
Now is the ideal time to review your healthcare strategy and prepare for the 2027 benefit year.
For expert advice on your medical scheme options, contact the Avoir Corporate Healthcare team today.